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B7 XTA

1998 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2687cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,378 mi
Last recorded111,378 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Porsche Boxster77,355 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 XTA
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,687cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 May 2009 111,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 106,343 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2006 99,912 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges nearly devoid of tread

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

pipe which runs along o/s of floor damaged (kinked)

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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B7 XTA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,687cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 77,355 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 XTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 XTA registered?

B7 XTA is a 1998 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is B7 XTA safe to buy?

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